THE DIRTBOMBS-"We Have You Surrounded"

There’s only one thing that could possibly get me to quit writing about movies and start writing about music.

A new Dirtbombs album.

It’s about time for a new LP of down and dirty rockers from the now legendary (well, to me at least) Michigan based Dirtbombs. Mick Collins of Gories and Blacktop fame and his rock steady crew continuously release hook- laden, punked out R&B with what seems to be minimal effort.

Dirtbombs albums, for the most part, don’t stray from the well produced trash rock formula Collins has perfected over the years and the 12 songs on “Surrounded” fit right in with all the others.

Standouts include the head-bobber “Ever Lovin’ Man”, the radio friendly, should-be-a-hit “Wreck My Flow” and “I Hear The Sirens” with it’s ability to make you involuntary hit the gas pedal and weave through traffic.

But the most important track is the lead off one, “It’s Not Fun Until They See You Cry.” An eerie and threatening sonic soundtrack to the world’s coolest action/exploitation film that hasn’t been made yet.

Get thee to a Dirtbombs show right after you buy the disc. It’s even better.